CVE-2022-29734: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ICT Protege GX/WX v2.08 allows authenticated attackers to execut

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-29734 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting protege gx, protege wx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ICT Protege GX/WX v2.08 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Name parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ict

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-02 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ict protege gx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.08

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy protege-gx || rpm -q protege-gx || protege-gx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison protege-gx sudo apt install protege-gx=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo apt-mark hold protege-gx

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list protege-gx sudo dnf downgrade protege-gx-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo dnf versionlock add protege-gx

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ict protege wx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.08

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.08

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy protege-wx || rpm -q protege-wx || protege-wx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison protege-wx sudo apt install protege-wx=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo apt-mark hold protege-wx

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list protege-wx sudo dnf downgrade protege-wx-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.08> sudo dnf versionlock add protege-wx

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-29734?

protege gx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; protege wx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29734 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29734 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-29734 affect?

CVE-2022-29734 affects protege gx, protege wx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ICT Protege GX/WX v2.08 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Name parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2022-29734?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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